The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 37.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
37.6
6.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
18%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
3%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 309 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 158 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,747
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 36.7%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Southend-on-Sea
- Trust
- SOUTHEND EAST COMMUNITY ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Teri-Leigh Jones (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Caulfield Road, Shoeburyness, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, SS3 9LL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmShoeburyness High School
Secondary · Very close
Thorpedene Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 378m away
Hinguar Community Primary School
Primary · 730m away
St George's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 841m away
Bournes Green Infant School
Primary · 1.0km away
Bournes Green Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Friars Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 1.4km away
Thorpe Hall School
Independent · 2.0km away
Questions parents ask
Is Shoeburyness High School a selective school?
No. Shoeburyness High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Shoeburyness High School's Ofsted rating?
Shoeburyness High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Shoeburyness High School?
Shoeburyness High School currently has 1,747 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Shoeburyness High School take?
Shoeburyness High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Shoeburyness High School?
Shoeburyness High School is in Southend-on-Sea, SS3 9LL, in the Southend-on-Sea local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Shoeburyness High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Shoeburyness High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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